Oklahoma Republican proposes oath for all government workers
A bill in Congress from an Oklahoma Republican would require every government employee to sign a special oath forbidding liquor and narcotics use. The proposal, championed by Mr. U S Stone, argues the current oath is not strict enough. The writer cites Eddie Cantor’s comments on business and recent White House fires as context.
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U. S
U.S. Stone
Eddie Cantor
Hoover
White House
Eddie
Spencer Man Fatally Hurt in Railway Crash near Mooresville
James Matkins aged 23, a Spencer resident, was killed when his Chrysler coupe was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania train at a crossing near Mooresville Indiana. He was en route to Monrovia from Indianapolis to study and preach, and died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and a sister. Funeral services set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First Marion Baptist Church.
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Mooresville
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Indianapolis
Monrovia
Moores Ville
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Rar
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Methodst
Eaire
William Matkins
Spencer
Spencer High School
Franklin College
First Marion Baptist Church
Seymour
Baptist Church
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Reels- Ville
Spencer World
Weather outlook fair with milder Thursday
Mostly fair conditions continue tonight with cooler air in central and northwest portions. Thursday brings a warmer trend with lighter inland cold snaps and temperate skies across the region.
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Northwest
Water Works Assures Greencastle Stable Service
Greencastle council heard Benjamin Perk of the Water Works Co assure that the plant is in excellent condition with trained engineers on duty. The meeting also approved purchasing two dump trucks for 1100 dollars and a vault type city clerk safe. A bulk oil plant permit for the Farm Bureau was granted and pool table license fees were discussed.
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Benjamin Perk
Indianapolis
Greencastle Water Works Co
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Water Works Co
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International
Elmer Blue
Barrett Law Street
Barrett Law
Farm Bureau
Putnam County Farm Bureau
Big Four Mills
Walter Campbell
A. Hays
Theodore Crawley
Committee On Public Safety
Kiwanis Meeting Urges Full Attendance This Week
The Kiwanis announces a meeting this week at the regular time and place with an important business matter to be presented. Every member is urged to attend.
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Kiwanis
Man Loses Four Fingers Helping Cut Poles on Farm
Everett Hall of Clinton township suffered the loss of four fingers on his right hand Tuesday afternoon while helping cut poles on Rex Hathaway’s Madison township farm. He was taken to Putnam county hospital where doctors amputated below the second joint. Hall worked for the Indiana Power and Light Company piling poles for a new station.
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Clinton Township
Rex Hathaway
Madison Township
Hall
Putnam County Hospital
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Three Year Old Hero Saves Two From Blaze
Bobby Lockridge a three year old in Grant City southwest of here saved his 2 year old brother and 6 month old sister from a fire started by clothing near a stove. He moved the crib, led his mother back to extinguish the flames before serious damage.
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Grant City
Hers Stoday
Harold Lockridge
Bobby
Red Cross Drive Nears Closure for Southern Indiana
The Red Cross Flood Relief Fund for southern Indiana will close this week. Donations may be dropped at banks or mailed to Roy Abrams, Treasurer. Recent gifts include $5 from B. C. Club New Maysville and various individuals, bringing total receipts to $223.00.
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Southern
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Roy Abrams
B. C. Club
New Maysville
James Crandall
Pincats
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Erin da Vets
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Herschel Ruark Runs for Marion Township Trustee
Herschel V. Ruark, a well known Marion township farmer and thresherman, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for trustee of Marion township.
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Herschel Ruark
Marion Twp
Herschel V. Ruark
Marion Township
Farmer Loses Entire Sheep Flock To Dogs
John Robe’s flock of 35 sheep on his farm southeast of Jtown was killed or badly torn by dogs Tuesday night. Two dogs were killed. a third remains known. Robe faces total losses of wool, spring lambs, and profits after years of similar threats. County agent urged organized action to eradicate stray dogs to protect sheep interests.
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John Robe
Jtown
Robe
Indiana Wool Growers Meet Sets Directors, Pool Plans
A meeting of the Indiana Wool Growers association for Marion and nearby counties will be held in Indianapolis February 4 to elect directors. Officials plan to discuss general marketing conditions around Indianapolis and organize the annual wool pool with expected attendance from Putnam county farmers. The meeting is open to all.
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Greencastle Notables Attend Indianapolis Kappa Alpha Theta Luncheon
Twenty years ago in Greencastle several local figures, including Mesdames Weik Lucas McGaughey Tilden Scripps and Miss Pearl to fail, join a state luncheon in Indianapolis. Fred Thomas rents the old hotel to open a buggy salesroom opposite the jail while visitors Kendall Britton Britton and son of Roachdale come through. W A Craver of Marion township presides as judge at the Hendricks County Poultry Show in Danville this week.
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Kappa Alpha Theta
Indianapolis
Jesse Weik
Ford Lucas
Walter McGaughey
F.C. Tilden
J. L. Scripps
Miss Pearl
W. A. Craver
Marion Townships
Danville
Two Killed in Crossing Crash at Emerson Street Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on January 20 a car was struck by a Newcastle bound Union Traction streetcar at the Emerson street crossing. The fatalities were William Koch and Clare Koch of Fort Wayne. Mrs Mildred Grunert was perhaps fatally injured.
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Ind
Union Traction
Emerson Street
William Koch
Ft. Wayne
Clare Koch
Mildred Grunert
Thieves Enter Phi Gamma House Fraternity Robbery
Thieves entered the Phi Gamma Delta house at 1002 South College Avenue between 1 and 4 a.m Tuesday, ransacked rooms and desks, and stole about $20. Freshmen funds and money belonging to Harry McGoon Kimball Rhyer Edwin Boswell and Joe Coffin were taken. entry likely through unlocked doors. police notified this morning.
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Phi Gamma! Delta Fraternity
South
College Avenue
Harry McGoon
Kimbal Rhyer
Edwin Boswell
Joe Coffin
Man Mistakes Wife for Burglar and Kills Her
In Washington Indiana on January 2 a machinist, Chester McCall, killed his wife May McCall 40 by firing a shotgun through a kitchen door after mistaking her for a burglar. The tragedy followed her frightened dream and a night of locked doors and nervous sleep.
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Ind
May McCall
Chester McCall
McCall
Mrs. McCall
Local expert explains 12 below in Greencastle record
Professor F R Smith details the twelve below zero reading at noon on December 20 in Greencastle, supported by two students and a second evening check. He cites weather science from J H Armington and explains how small cold high-pressure pockets can produce sharp temperature drops, contrasting with nearby stations.
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F. R. Smith
Northwood
Smith
Herald
Russell Rosencrans
Robert Hamilton
J. H. Armington
U.S. Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
National Weather Bureau
Spain Moves Toward Constitutional Government After De Rivera
Madrid reports General Damaso Berenguer will assume power and restore 1876 constitution after Primo De Rivera resigns. Police quell student protest while censorship remains strict to shield the new regime and ministers from criticism.
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Primo de Rivera
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Berenguer
Train Kills Three Youths in Marion Indiana
Three Marion youths died when a Big Four freight locomotive struck their car at the Highland avenue crossing on icy pavement. Victims were Aaron Lines 17 Lewis Wilkins 19 and Burr Adkins 19. Ralph Chenowith 16 the car driver survived with injuries. Lines was dragged two blocks by the locomotive.
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Ind
Aaron Lines
Lewis Wilkins
Burr Adkins
Ralph Chenowith
Highland Avenue Crossing
Edward H. Dalby Declares Candidacy for County Assessor
Edward H. Dalby of Greencastle a well known Democrat announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of the county. Dalby a painter and paper hanger by trade is widely known and regarded as qualified for the position.
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Edward H. Dalby
Greencastle
Dalby
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